High Liver enzymes

[athelp]

My husband had a blood test done a few months ago....and had a liver enzyme that was high.  He had a second test a few weeks later...it was normal.  He had another this past week and the doctor called to tell him that he had several high enzymes and that he needs to schedule a test for a sonogram for his liver, pancreas, and gall bladder.

The first reaction was, oh no...he has hepatitis.  Though we don't know how he would have gotten it.  I was schedule for a yearly exam, so I asked to have blood work done...for peace of mine really, and all my tests were normal.  

Could he have hepatitis and not have given it to me?  Wouldn't I have tested positive too?

I realize it's probably early to be worrying and we'll find some answers out next week....but I just can't help the worrying!  

Any input would be very helpful.
Thank you!

[avidreader]

A sort of related question. I'm 7 weeks into combi treatment (I started off with a month of Inteferon and Procrit) and my AST/SGOT and my ALT levels continue to be high. They are higher then when I started treatment and higher then they were 4 weeks after the initial Inteferon/Procrit boost. Should I be worried? My doc (well the NP) says it could just be from the meds but says she wants to monitor closely. The good news is that my HGB levels are great and holding--they are higher then pre-treatment! Any insight appreciated.

[1fairygirl]

It's my understanding that levels can often change during treatment and is no cause for concern.  Best of luck!
Smiles, Sue

[avidreader]

Thanks Sue. I know it's been addressed in other threads but sometimes I just don't have the energy to start wading through them looking for specific info.

Tracy

[athelp]

I don't know if he did a blood sugar test or not....I need to ask him.  I didn't know that would cause high enzyme levels.  

I'm afraid I'm not very knowledgable about diabetes....need to do some research.  But I do know that his grandmother was a diabetic.  

He's had some allergy problems as of late...but I've noticed he's always tired now...not much energy.

[bouchie]

there are numerous things that can cause an increase in liver enzymes including bowel obstruction, different vitamins/herbs, alcohol,HIV,heart problems(CHF),was he exposed to any kind of pesticide or poisonous gas(ie. at work) too much tylenol and even diabetes. The biggest question is.... How does he feel?  Is he feeling ill in anyway?  My sister just got out of the hospital(5 days in) and her liver enzymes were 10x the norm and they didn't treat her for anything but dehydration because they are still unsure of why!  So there are many different reasons and most are not injurous to the body! Don't panic! :)

[athelp]

We got a call from the doctor's office....his hepatitus tests all came back negative.  So it's something else that's making his enzymes high.

I had no idea that there were so many things that could make them elevated.  They asked so many of the hepatitus questions....they gave the impression that was the cause of his test results.

Thank you all for you input, you've all helped me greatly!!